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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 02 November 2022

Glaucoma Accreditation Evening – 15th November 2022 Primary Eyecare Services and Hampshire LOC are delighted to announce that they will be hosting an accreditation evening (virtually) on Tuesday 15th November 2022 for Optometrists practicing in Hampshire. We will be joined by Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mr Nish Srikantha who will be presenting the latest surgical and non-surgical …

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3 November 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 28 October 2022

Frimley Ophthalmology Seminar Series – Focus on Macula 07 November Hosted by Frimley Health NHS Consultants. Including an evening buffet, an update on the Heatherwood Cataract Hub and a seminar on detecting common macula diseases. Register online at: tiny.cc/focusonmacula MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER AT 6PM MACDONALD FRIMLEY HALL HOTEL, GU15 2BG Any queries regarding the event …

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28 October 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 21 October 2022

Glaucoma OSCE 09 November 2022 Hampshire LOC is delighted to announce a Glaucoma WOPEC OSCE session, hosted with thanks by Boots Opticians in Romsey, on the evening of 09 November 2022 commencing 6pm onwards. This OSCE is for those who have completed the Level 1 Glaucoma WOPEC module online and are ready to complete the …

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21 October 2022

POSTPONED – Practice Plus AMD Refresher CPD Event 20 October 2022

The Practice Plus AMD Refresher CPD Event (20 October 2022) has been postponed. Provisionally the new date is 17th November 2022. This will be at the same venue and at the same time. When we have confirmation of this new date there will be an update.

17 October 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC 14 October 2022

Practice Plus AMD Refresher CPD Event 20 October 2022 (NOW CANCELLED/ POSTPONED – 17th Oct 2022) Practice Plus will be hosting an AMD CPD event in Southampton on Thursday 20th October 2022 at the Royal Leonardo Hotel in Southampton. More information and how to register can be found here Ophthalmology Education Evening  01 November 2022 …

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14 October 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 7 October 2022

Wanted – Expressions of Interest for Community Primary Eye Care Services across North, Mid and West Hampshire and Southampton Hampshire LOC together with Primary Eyecare Service are looking to introduce additional community eyecare services across Hampshire in conjunction with local commissioners. Services that have been initiated to date have been highly successful and we are …

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7 October 2022

The LOC attends Hampshire’s Integrated Care Strategy Design Event, Southampton – 28 September 2022

Integrated Care Strategy Design Event, Southampton – 28 September 2022 The LOC attended an afternoon of strategic thought and discussion to shape plans for health and wellbeing development across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The event was attended by key partners including healthcare, commissioning, council, charity, emergency services and more. A key topic for …

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29 September 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC 23 September 2022

Covid Booster Update Please note that the National Booking Service in England is now open to healthcare workers. This means that optical teams in England can start to book their vaccination: Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk) Pharmacies providing Covid Boosters in Hampshire can be found on the following link. Staff …

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23 September 2022

Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 September 2022

Offer of free CPD The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) now undertakes Post Payment Verification of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claims on behalf of NHS England. To assist GOS contractors and performers claim the appropriate fees for GOS in England, the NHSBSA will be delivering GOC approved interactive CPD presentation. The CPD presentation will be …

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20 September 2022

Updated Dry Eye Guidance

In March 2022 updated guidance was issued to primary care health providers giving information on the treatment for dry eye. In the attached document you will see guidance issued around when to refer to secondary care as well as which products are likely to be being recommended by GP’s or pharmacists. You will note it …

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14 August 2022